ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Mar 10, 2026
8 recorded violations
Official wording
6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Ceiling tile was observed damage above display area due to water leak. Leak should be stopped and tile in display area to be replaced.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Floor is soiled under the shelves, and food equipment throughout the facility. Floor and ceiling were dirty in the walk in freezer. Facilities should be properly cleaned and cleared of debris.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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3.2(I)(1) - Food Storage or Display: Contact with Water or Ice
Inspector’s notes
Food items are stored or displayed directly in contact with ice, water or undrained ice. Three ice cream boxes were stored in contact with ice from the freezer. Discard product and clean ice from surrounding areas.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality
Inspector’s notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Missing thermometer for several coolers. Provide thermometer for each cooler.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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3.2(Y) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Inspector’s notes
Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed. Ice cream is stored under leaking equipment in the walk-in freezer.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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4.5(D) - Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency
Inspector’s notes
Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned frequently enough. Shelves in walk-in drink freezer were covered with dust and suspected mold. Shelved should be properly cleaned and sanitized regularly to prevent mold and dust buildup.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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6.4(F) - Drying Mops
Inspector’s notes
After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mop placed directly on drain floor for storage. Mop should be hung up above area to give it adequate space to air dry.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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6.1(I)(1) - Light bulbs - protective shielding
Inspector’s notes
Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas. Light bulbs in back where food containers and disposable food equipment were stored were not covered with a guard. Light bulbs should be covered with a guard or shatterproof lightbulbs should be installed.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source